Tricolor Squat Lobster [Galathea rostrata]
Description
Galathea rostrata, the Tricolor Squat Lobster, is a species found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by its yellow, red, and white coloration. The species is usually found on rocky substrates and feeds on small invertebrates and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Squat Lobsters
Galatheidae
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| Genus |
Galathea
Galathea
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